Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan at a Glance
- Helps soothe a compromised skin barrier
- Polysaccharide that’s been combined with magnesium to provide further stability
- Derived from the cell walls of baker’s yeast
- Recommended for usage in percentages between .02 and .1.
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan Description
Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, also referred to as CM-Glucan Forte, is a soothing skin care ingredient that’s particularly beneficial for skin exhibiting signs of a compromised skin barrier, like dryness and flakiness. Beyond its soothing abilities, it taps into beta-glucan’s humectant properties, allowing it to help skin retain moisture.
This soothing agent’s created through the combination of the polysaccharide beta-glucan, extracted from the cell walls of baker’s yeast, and the mineral magnesium, which is used to solidify the stability of beta-glucan’s large molecule size.
Beyond skin care, this ingredient is also used in hair care formulas to assist in calming scalp irritation.
Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan is recommended for usage in skin care preparations in percentages between .2 and .1%.
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan References
SOFW Journal, June 2021, ePublication
UL Prospector, Accessed August 2022, ePublication
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1,101-1,107